The Accidental Gangster (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2008, The Accidental Gangster is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Yeo Kyun-dong, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Korea, 1724. Once upon a time in the Choson Dynasty, Chun-doong falls in love at first sight with a beautiful woman whilst in the middle of a fight.When she is delivered by accident to Chun-doong's tavern to work as a maid, he is the happiest man in the land until she is snatched away by her rightful owner.He vows to get her back, but alone he is no match for Man-deuk.

Who’s in it. The Accidental Gangster stars Lee Jung-jae as Cheon-doong, Yeo Kyun-dong as Jjak Gwi, Kim Ok-vin as Seol-Ji and Kim Suk-hoon as Man-deuk, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Accidental Gangster has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accidental Gangster page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Accidental Gangster tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Accidental Gangster (2008)?
In US, The Accidental Gangster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Accidental Gangster worth watching?
The Accidental Gangster holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Accidental Gangster?
The Accidental Gangster stars Lee Jung-jae, Yeo Kyun-dong, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Suk-hoon and Jang Se-jin.
When was The Accidental Gangster released?
The Accidental Gangster was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.